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In Social Studies / High School | 2014-05-07

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

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One of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens is the development of direct democracy. Athenians built thousands of temples and statues. Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, the city-state of Athens was the birthplace of many significant ideas.

Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-06-11

Athens' most notable contribution was the creation of democracy which provided a foundation for significant cultural, political, and economic advancements during the Athenian Golden Age, symbolized by the construction of the Parthenon. ;

Answered by marunkumar626 | 2024-06-24

Athens is renowned for establishing direct democracy, a system where citizens voted directly on legislation. Cleisthenes initiated this form of governance around 508 B.C.E., during a time of prosperity after the Persian Wars. The Athenian model has greatly influenced modern democratic systems worldwide.
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Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-10-10